Linotype-machine.



, KEENN.

LNTYPE MACHINE.

APPLIOATICH FILED JUNE 11, 19m.

Eminem@ Jany, 19:15.' I

assurantien, or 'new ironia, n. r.

LIINOTYPE-MACHINE.

Application led J une 11,1912. Serial No. 702,999;

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that l, JOHN KEENAN, a citizen of the United States, residing the borough of Manhattan, in the city, county, and.

State of New York, have invented v:new and useful Improvements in Linotype-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

T his invention v.relates to linotype machines' or the like, and particularly to meansto adapt the'machine for casting successive linotypesor slugs from a seriesv of set up matrices, the successive linotypes having consecutive numbers to utilize the same' for page numbering'work. y

lleretofore in producing linotypes from a series of assembled matrices, should it be desired to produce lines containing any variations of characters therein, it is necessary to distribute the matrices so setup and re- ,set the line to contain matrices of other character. ln producing linotypes of page numbering work, in which successive page numbering of title is desired, it will be obvious that'a great amount of time is wasted which might be saved by avoiding this distribution and resetting, and'it is the object of the present inventlon to provide means whereby linotypes may be successively cast from a series ot'assembled matricesand an 'adjustable matrix or matrices having a plurality of characters, together with means to adjust said matrix or matrices in the.line so assembled, whereby the successive linotypes may be consecutively numbered -or lettered.

In the'drawing accompanying and forming a part of this specification, `igure 1 is a sectional side elevation of so much of lthe mechanism of' a Mergenthaler linotype machine a's is necessary to an understanding of the invention. Fig. 2 is a perspective v1ew, looking at the top, of the elevator slide for supporting the line of assembled matrices, illustrating an embodiment ofmy invention applied thereto. Fig. 3 is'` a perspective view of my improved matrix. Fig. i isa side elevation of a detail to illustrate the manner of adjusting the matrix andlocking it inits adjusted position; and Fig. 5 is a plan view of the elevator slide ide illustrating the 'manner of releas'ab y securing it in place. L

Similar ch like parts throughout the-dierent views of the drawings;

In the drawings l have illustrated an eni- Specication of Lettere Patent.

racters of reference designate' Patented dan.. 5, MM5..

bodiment of my invention applied to the well known Mergenthaler linotype machine, and have shown such parts and so much oi the machine as is essential to an understanding of the invention. it is to be understeod however, that the invention is not limited to use in this type of machine only, that it is not limited-,in its application,

and that it may be embodied in other forms.

than herein shown', so long las means are provided whereby .successive llnotypes may be produced from a series of set up matrices and the successive linotypes providedwith numbers iny consecutive order. The essential construction of the different parts of the machine' to which my invention is 'applied are not changed, except in the particulars to be hereinafter described to carry out my invention. ln the present instance li have shown my invention applied to the elevator slide 6, slidably supported by the vise 7, having matrices carrying jaws 8, 8 to receive the matrices from the assembling position, said slide 6 being raised-and lowered by a cam-actuated lever 9 pivotally connected thereto to carry the assembled matrices to the casting position, and Jfrom the latter to the transferring position wherein the line is transferred to the second elevator kfor distribution, all of which is common in said Mergenthaler, machine.

In Fig. 1 the matrices are shown as having been vcarried by the elevator 6 vto and supported in the vise 7, between said vise and the mold disk 10, and shown in dotted' lines as carried by the elevator to the transferring position with the matrices in engagement with the elevator-slide guide l1, which guide is shown in full lines in normal position and in dotted lines thrown back when my matrices are used.

As already stated, in the ordinary opera-V tion of the machine the matrices are set up and assembled in'the usual manner by a linger-manipulated key-board, and received `by the jaws 8, 8 from theassembling positien. carried to the .casting position (shown in Fig.- l) when the linotype is cast, after which the matrices are carriedv to the transferring position, `shown in dotted lines in Fig. 1, from whence they are transferred to the` distributing mechanism. Should itvbe desired to produce another linotype identical with the previous linotype, wherein any'change of a character or characters 'is' required, it is necessary to reset the line of matrices.

To permit the linotypes from' a single series of s'et up matrices l: so mount the elevator-slide guide 11 that it may be adjusted to a position out of the path of the elevator slide with the assembledmatrices when it reaches the transter position as shown in dotted lines where-l by the matrices will not be 'transferred to the distributing mechanism. In the present instance the elevator slide guide 11 is pivotthe machina'lprovide lockingl bolts screyftI into the frame having wings l gage over the guide,

ally supported on the frame work, whereby it is adapted to be swung up out of the way of the ascending elevator slide, as shown in vdotted lines in Fig. .1. In the present instance to lock the guide 11 in position for use in the ordinary operation of as at 12,

threaded 13 projecting laterally therefrom to enas clearly shown in Fig. 5, holding the cap or guide 11 firmly own in position on the framework (Fig. 1) to cooperate with' the elevator 6 to `transfer the matrices therefrom to the distributor mechanism.

To permit of theproducing of successive linotypes having numeral characters the numerals of which consecutively,advanLinf-f the successive linotypes, Lprovideainatix or matrices 14 carrying a series of numeral dies 1 to 9 and 0, as shown in Fig. 3. These matrices are of greater length but of the same width as the ordinary matrices, but are not provided with the lugs whereby `they are supported in the elevator jaws 8,' 8f. Said matrices are provided at theedge opposite the character or rack teeth 15, spaced to correspond. with the height of the character dies. These matrices are carried by the jaws ,H8- to be manually adjusted after each linotype has been produced and locked in their a j positions by spring detents 16,.engaging.l meshing with the: and by means jof said with toothed wheels 17 matrix rack teeth wheels 17 the matrices 14 Vare adjusted, the said detents and wheels being carried by a bracket 18flxed to the top of the elevator slide 6. 1n producing successive linotypes having consecutive numbers the machine is started and the matrices for the subject# matter and number ofthe first page are set up in the usual manner by the keyboard and the 'first linotype produced from said matrices. The guide 11 `is then adjusted to its position out of path. of the ascending elevator slide and assembled matrices. The matrix or matrices at either or both ends set up and assembled by the machine are then removed and matrices as shown ijn Fig. 3 substituted therefor. Assuming the numeral .characters are to appear -on the left of the inotypeend fthe number of the pages are 'producing of successivel dies witdser'rations usted l :i laatse to have from one to three digits, the three matrices set u and assembled at the right (F ig. 2) by tti three of the matrices 14 are substituted thereforand so adjusted Vby the toothed -Y wheel 17 that the character die 1 on the matrix at the extreme right will register with the mold lOland a blank portion of the other two matrices registers with the mold when the linotype is cast with the numeral character 1 The matrix is then adjusted through its cooperating toothed wheel 17 one space after each linotype is produced until the linotype with the numeral character 9 has been produced when said matrix will be adjusted so that the character die 1 registers with the mold and the adjacent matrix is adjusted through its .coperating toothed Wheel 17 so that the dlc for the diglt 0 registers with the'niold to produce the numeral character 10 on the succeeding linotype. The two matrices are then adjusted after each successive linotype is produced until the numeral character 99, is produced'on a linotype when the third matrix is adjusted in alike manner.

It will he understood that the .machine will .scope of my invention.'

Having thus described my invention, l' c aim: c j'l. Ina linotype machine, the combination` e machine are removed and by the elevator to ther with the elevator arrangedlto receive a line ofl assembled matrices for the linoty e producing mec anism, of meltrix bars avmga plurality of characters, and means. toA sustain Aand support said matrix bars in a predetermined position within the line, said means serving to adjustthe matrix bars so that any desired character thereon will be in line with the characters composing the line. A

2. In a linotype machine; the combination with the elevator arranged to receive a line of matrices for presentation to a mold to resentation to 'successively cast linotypes therefrom, of

matrix bars containing a plurality of characters set within the line matrices, and means'carried by the elevator to adjust and sustain said matrix bars within the line to change the characters in successive linollt 3. ln a linotype machine, the combination with the vertically movable elevator ar ranged to present a series of assembled matrices to the linotype producing mechanism. of a guide normally coperating with said elevator to transfer the matrices therefrom, said guide adapted to be adjusted out of the path of the elevator to prevent the transfer'- ring of the matrices therefrom, whereby a single series of set up matrices will be successively presented to the casting. positin to successively produce linotypes therefrom, skustantially as andv for the purpose specil@ 4. vln a linotype machine, the combination with the vertically movable elevator arranged to present a seriesrof assembled matrices to the linotype producing mechanism. of a series of matrix barshaving a plurality of characters adjustably carried by said elevator within thel-ine of matrices; a guide normally cooperating with said elevator to transfer the line of matrices therefrom; and means to adjust said guide out of the path of the elevator containin the line of matrices and matrix bars, su stantially as and for the purpose specified.

1 5. lna linotype machine, the combination i of matrices having a plurality of characters on one edge and a series of serrations or teeth on the opposite edge; a carrier to adjustably carry said matrices to present them to the l'inotype producing' mechanism; and

-rneans to adjust said matrices in the carrier after each successive linotype has been produced, comprising toothed wheels to mesh with the teeth of thef'matrices; andvdetents to engage with said Wheels and lock the mattrices in adjusted position, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

6. ln a linotype machine, the combination with the vertically movable elevator arranged to present a series of assembled matrices tothe linotype producing mechanism.

of a series of matrix bars having a plurality of characters adjustably carried by said ele-4 vator Within the line of matrices; a guide normally coperating with said elevator to transfer the line of matrices therefrom, said guide adaptedto be swung up out of the Way of the elevator; and means to lock said guide in position to coperate with the elevator, substantially as and for the purpose specified. e Y

7. ln a linotype machine, the combination with the vertically movable elevator ar ranged to present a series of assembled mat.- rices to the linotype producing mechanism, of a series of matrix bars having a plurality of characters adjustably carried by said elevater within the line of matrices; a guide normally coperating with said elevator to transfer the hne of matrices therefrom, said guide adapted to be swung up out of the Way of the elevator; and means to lock said guide in position to coperate with the elevator, comprising bolts screw threaded into the framework having laterally projecting Wings to engage over the guide.

8. In a, linotype machine, the combination of matrices having a plurality of characters and provided with rack teeth; a carrier for said matrices to present them to the linotype producing mechanism; and means car.` ried by the carrier and engaging with the y rack teeth of the matrices to adjust the same in the' carrier and lock them in adjusted position.

9. ln a linotype machine, the combination with a carrier for the assembled matrices to present them to the linotype producing mechanism, of matrices having a plurality of characters and provided 'with rack teeth, said matrices being 'carried by said carrier to have longitudinal adjustment therein; and toothed wheels mounted on the carrier coperating with the rack teeth of the mat' rices to adjust the matrices `in the'carrier and lock them in Aadjusted positions, ,substantially as andjfor the urpose s ecitied.

JO N KEE AN. Witnesses:

LAURA E. SMITH, JOHN 0. Stirner.

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Waattnaton, D. t." 

